HISTORIC IDAHO SPRINGS IS NESTLED IN THE MOUNTAINS JUST 35 MIN WEST OF DENVER
Location: Idaho Springs, Front Range, Colorado, USA (Mineral Spring/Rafting - 1 mile, Denver downtown - 33 miles) View Map
Accommodations: Cabin, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: MOUNTAIN CABIN in Historic Idaho Springs, a walking distance to historic district, by local attractions, white water rafting, historic gold mines, Mt. Evans scenic by-pass... Sleeps 4-6
Mountain Cabin is located in historic area of Idaho Springs where Colorado Gold Rush began 150 years ago. It offers a nice mountain/hill view from the front porch and large deck in the back. It is located on a quiet street, a walking distance to historic district and close to local attraction and Loveland Ski Resort.
The cabin has two private bedrooms furnished with a queen size bed and a queen size futon, a bathroom, a living room with a pull-out couch, well-equipped kitchen, a breakfast area and a hallway with a washer and dryer. A large deck offers a beautiful mountain view and a wildlife viewing (we have deer and foxes come very close to the deck). BBQ grill and patio furniture for 6 guests are available on the deck.
Enjoy great skiing in the winter. We are only 25 min to Loveland Ski Resort. Take exciting whitewater rafting trips in the summer. You do not need to drive anywhere: there are at least five white water rafting companies right here on Clear Creek in historic Idaho Springs!
We are only 33 miles from downtown DENVER if you crave amenities of a big city. If you do not feel like driving, take a walk to National Historic District of Idaho Springs with fabulous shopping, dining and sightseeing.
*Visit Historic ARGO Gold Mine & Mill, take "All Aboard!" Journey back in time with a ride on one of Colorado's great narrow gauge railroads. Come and be astounded by the Devil's Gate High Bridge, the beautiful Rocky Mountain views and the engineering marvel that is the Georgetown Loop!
*Pamper yourself with a therapeutic and relaxing treatment at Indian Hot Springs. Enjoy hot mineral springs pool and geothermal cave baths once shared by the Ute and Arapahoe Indians. Enjoy a massage or just relax in our hot springs mineral waters, which have been rated as one of the top ten mineral hot springs in the world. It is truly a unique and unforgettable spa experience.
*The Mount Evans Scenic Byway is America's highest paved automobile road and offers many outdoor activities from sight seeing and bicycling to hiking and fishing. Mount Evans is the road into the sky. Drive from 8700 feet at Idaho Spring where you turn of Interstate 70 to 14,240 feet to the summit and you will pass through three life zones, passing ancient trees, lakes and forest to the land above timberline. It can be 90 degrees in Denver and 40 degrees at the top of Mount Evans. Mountain Goats and Bighorn Sheep will great you as you climb to the top of the world.
*Take a tour of our local microbrewery (Tommy Knocker Mountain Brewery and Pub) to learn how small batches of specialty beers are crafted. Ask your server to explain the legend of the Tommy Knocker and how these spirits were active in Clear Creek's gold mining history.
The property is located right in the very heart of Front Range area attractions. Most are 3-15 minutes away. You will find more information and visitor guides in the house.
We will be happy to provide any additional information and links to view more pictures of the property and area attractions.
Thank you for considering Mountain Cabin in historic Idaho Springs for your vacation in Colorado.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS and Activities:
***LOVELAND SKI AREAS
***MOUNT EVANS 14,264 FOOT SUMMIT
***TOMMYKNOCKER BREWERY TOUR
***INDIAN SPRINGS RESORT- HOT SPRINGS POOL
***ARGO GOLD MINE AND MILL, IDAHO SPRINGS
***CHARLIE TYLER WATER WHEEL IN IDAHO SPRINGS
***GEORGETOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT
***SILVER PLUME/GEORGETOWN RAIL ROAD LOOP
***SILVER PLUME WALKING TOUR - HISTORIC BUILDINGS
***SILVER PLUME GEORGE ROWE MUSEUM
***BLACK HAWK & CENTRAL CITY CASINOS
***HISTORIC HAMILL HOUSE MUSEUM IN GEORGETOWN
***HOTEL DE PARIS MUSEUM IN GEORGETOWN
***A&A HISTORIC TRAIL STABLES
***BUFFALO HERD OUTLOOK
***BILL BUFFALO GRAVE
***RED ROCK PARK - UNIQUE RED ROCK FORMATIONS
***MOTHER CABRINI SHRINE
SCENIC DRIVES, FISHING, HIKING, SKIING, BACKCOUNTRY, SNOWBOARDING,
BIKING, RAFTING, HORSEBACK RIDING, 4-WHEELING
FINE DINING, SHOPPING, ETC.
- White Water Rafting
- Great Trout Fishing
- Horse back riding
AND SO MUCH MORE...
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : BRAND NEW HIGH EFFICIENCY WASHER. Detergent provided
- Dryer : BRAND NEW HIGH EFFICIENCY DRYER.
- Linens Provided : WE PROVIDE POOL TOWELS for the HOT MINERAL SPRINGS POOL in just a mile away, so you will not be charged at the hot springs for the towels
- Off Street Parking : There is off street parking for 2 cars or a vehicle w/trailer
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : We have a parking available for a trailer
- Gas Fireplace : Electric Fireplace. We are installing a gas log fireplace/stove by Christmas.
- Wood Stove : New GAS STOVE is coming up this fall
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : Queen bed in Master Bedroom; Scandinavian Design upgraded mattress; Queen size comfortable and thick futon in the second bedroom.
- Convertible Bed : Pull-out couch in the living room.
- Crib : Crib, high chair, toys, security gates are provided at no additional charge. Please, request.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : DirecTV Family package
- VCR
- Video Library : A lot of movies for kids and adults.
- CD Player
- Shared Pool : There are 2 pools in the area: INDIAN HOT MINERAL SPRINGS POOL with thermo baths in the caves ( really neat!) and a COMMUNITY POOL.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Pots and pans, spices, blender, toaster, coffee maker, etc Please let us know if you need anything
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Coffee maker, toaster, pots/pans & cutlery, spices and seasonings, hot pot, waffle maker, blender, coffee grinder and other small appliances.
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : New BBQ Grill on the large deck with a mountain/hill view. ENJOY THE VIEW AND BARBECUE!
- Deck/Patio : Enjoy a BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN/HILL VIEW right from the patio AND SOME WILDLIFE: DEER, FOXES, SQUIRRELS, ETC . Patio Furniture for 6. GAS BBQ GRILL.
- View/Location
- Mountain View : You will enjoy mountain/hill view from the deck and front porch. You might see some deer and foxes coming very close to the house.
- Ski-In : About 20 mi to LOVELAND SKI AREA, 35 mi to ELDORA SKI AREA
- Ski-Out : 20 mi to LOVELAND SKI AREA, 35 mi to ELDORA SKI AREA
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : THERE IS A WONDERFUL IDAHO SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY WITH FREE INTERNET ACCESS just a few blocks away.
- Other Amenities
- The Cabin is 35 min West of DENVER. HOT MINERAL SPRINGS POOL just minutes away. WHITE WATER RAFTING IS RIGHT HERE ON CLEAR CREEK. COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST BASKET.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Please inquire. A small pet fee may apply.
- Kid Friendly : Board games, toys, books, movies. There is a wonderful historic museum and an old train in Historic Part of Idaho Springs for your kids to enjoy! Other activities: Georgetown-Silver Plume Railroad, Argo Mine, Edgar Mine, white water rafting, horse back riding, fishing, trails, lakes... Loveland Ski Resort has kids skiing lessons
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Other Activities
- ***INDIAN MINERAL SPRINGS POOL & GEOTHERMAL CAVE BATHS *** EDGAR MINE *** MT EVANS SCENIC DRIVE, LAKES, TRAILS, NATIONAL PARK *** LOVELAND PASS - CONTINENTAL DIVIDE *** CASINOS & GAMBLING 15 MIN AWAY *** HISTORIC DISTRICT OF DOWNTOWN IDAHO SPRINGS ***
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
OFF PEAK(Oct-Nov & Apr-May) .......... $125/nt ... $795/wk(= $114/nt) ... $1750/mo
PEAK(Summer, Ski Season, Holidays) ... $149/nt ... $875/wk(= $125/nt) ... $2150/mo
ROMANCE PACKAGE $395/2 nts: includes champagne, chocolate, fruits/flowers
$250 fully refundable Reservation/Security deposit required. 2 nights minimum.
Cleaning fee: $75; cancellation fee $100.
Please request additional pictures and links to local attractions
* SPRING SPECIAL: $99/NT (=$695/WK) W/1 WK RENTAL; holidays/spring break excluded
We accept credit card via PayPal only. Please add 4% PayPal processing fee.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Mountain Cabin in Historic Town: Hot Springs and Cool Skiing!
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose Idaho Springs
We could not imagine a better location: quiet street, walking distance to historic district, museums, shops, restaurants. Great view of the mountains, close to Clear Creek, Hot Mineral Springs. It it very close to everything - to downtown of Denver, Mountains, Skiing, White Water Rafting, Museum, Antique Shopping, Historic Mines and Mine Tours, Casinos, you name it!
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin
Location of the cabin is great: you can enjoy everything Colorado has to offer: Gold Rush history, old mining towns, railroad history, gorgeous nature, scenic drives such as Mt Evans Scenic Byway or "Oh, My God" Road to historic Central City, tons of trails, great biking, White Water rafting right here on Clear Creek, Hot Mineral Springs, great skiing at Loveland and Eldora 20-35 minutes away.
If you like geology and mining history you can take a guided tour at numerous historic mines in the area or Red Rock State Park and Amphitheater to admire unique red rock formations.
THE ROAD WILL BRING YOU TO CENTRAL CITY- THE "RICHEST SQUARE MILE ON EARTH"! GAMBLE AT MANY CASINOS THERE, GO TO CENTRAL CITY OPERA, ENJOY ROAST BEEF DINNER FOR $5.99 A PERSON AT CENTURY CASINO!
2010 FESTIVAL(Jun 26 - August 8): Madama Butterfly; Orpheus in the Underworld; Three Decembers
Gilpin Historical Museum in old high school building in Central City
The Hidee sits in the heart of the Virginia Canyon – Glory Hole Area, reputed to be the richest square mile on Earth.
One mile west of Central City (taking Eureka St) lie three cemeteries with hundreds of ornate stone markers and intricate grill work, with headstones dating back to the 1860s
Thomas House Museum on Eureka Street. Furnished in the style of days gone by, visitors can now tour this “house frozen in time.”
Black Hawk is one of Colorado’s oldest cities, walk through historic district, gamble at over 20 casinos in Black Hawk and Central City
Red Rocks is a geologically formed, open-air Amphitheatre that is not duplicated anywhere in the world. With Mother Nature as the architect, the design of the Amphitheatre consists of two, three hundr
Dinosaur Ridge offers a family-friendly Visitor Center and trail for groups of all ages
See and taste traditional brewing in the Rocky Mountains! Since 1873 the Coors Brewery has thrived on a legacy of quality and innovation. The brewery experience includes a 30-minute self-paced tour
The herd you’ll see belong to the City and County of Denver, and are descendents of 7 of the remaining wild animals found in Yellowstone National Park in 1914.
Eldora Mountain Resort: General Offices 2861 Eldora Ski Rd, Nederland, Colorado 80466 (303) 440-8700
Loveland Ski Area Exit 216 Interstate 70, Georgetown, CO (800) 736-3754
Owner's Map of Idaho Springs
WE VISITED MOST OF LOCAL ATTRACTIONS INCLUDING OLD MINES WHERE YOU CAN TAKE A TOUR AND MINE FOR GOLD.
Property Photos
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- HISTORIC IDAHO SPRINGS IS NESTLED IN THE MOUNTAINS JUST 35 MIN WEST OF DENVER - Idaho Springs, Colorado Lodging Near Skiing, Snowboarding with Mountain View
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- THE CABIN IS LOCATED ON A QUIET STREET BY HISTORIC DISTRICT AREA AND ATTRACTIONS - Idaho Springs, Colorado Lodging Near Skiing, Snowboarding with Mountain View
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- MOUNTAIN CABIN IN HISTORIC IDAHO SPRINGS: BEAUTIFUL VIEWS AND ATTRACTIONS - Idaho Springs, Colorado Lodging Near Skiing, Snowboarding with Mountain View
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- COZY LIVING ROOM HAS A STOVE AND A PULL-OUT COUCH FOR ADDITIONAL SLEEPING PLACE
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- COZY LIVING ROOM HAS A STOVE IN THE CORNER: ENJOY THE FIRE!
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- Master bedroom is tastfully decorated. New upgraded Scandinavian Design mattress
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- SECOND BEDROOM IS FURNISHED WITH A QUEEN SIZE FUTON. WE HAVE TOYS, BOOKS, GAMES
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- BREAKFAST NOOK; complimentary breakfast basket upon arrival.
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- FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN. YOU WILL FIND A BREAKFAST BASKET ON THE KITCHEN TABLE
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- YOU CAN SEE DEER, FOXES AND BIG HORN SHEEP RIGHT FROM THE LARGE DECK IN THE BACK
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- YOU WILL SEE A LOT OF WILDLIFE RIGHT FROM THE DECK OF THE CABIN
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- DEER, FOXES AND BEARS (OH, MY!) VISIT US SOMETIMES. WE HAVE NOT SEEN A BEAR YET
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- HOT MINERAL SPRINGS AND GEO-THERMAL BATHS ARE JUST A MILE AWAY
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- IDAHO SPRINGS HISTORIC DISTRICT WITH LOCAL RESTAURANTS, MUSEUMS IS 5 BLOCKS AWAY
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- GREAT WATER RAFTING RIGHT HERE IN IDAHO SPRINGS ON CLEAR CREEK!
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- ENJOY GREAT WHITE WATER RAFTING ADVENTURE!
Traveler Reviews (15)
Guest: C&C
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Date of Stay: 06/14/11
Review Submitted: 06/21/11
Julia, The trip was unforgettable!! The cabin was perfect for our needs, not too big or not too small. If me and my wife ever go back your cabin will be where we will stay. I truly enjoyed everything! Thanks so much!! C&C
Recommended for:
Excellent Cabin
Guest: Chase
(Calera, AL)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11
Review Submitted: 06/16/11
If you need a place within 50 miles of anything the Rocky Mountains has to offer then this is the place for you. Cabin was clean, orderly and stocked with everything needed for a carefree vacation. Highly recommended!! Thanks Julia!
Owner response:Dear Chase: Thank you so much for your review. Thank you for leaving the cabin clean and in a good order. We will be happy to accommodate you again. If you stay with us again we will be happy to waive the cleaning fee. We manage a few properties in Colorado including a cottage in Colorado Springs, a cabin by Woodland Park, etc. We have an adorable Victorian cottage in historic Central City/Black Hawk area just 8 miles from Idaho Springs. It is within a walking distance to historic district, restaurants, museums, antique shops, casinos, etc. It is a very romantic place great for a couple or two. We look forward to having you back some time soon. Julia
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Guest: C.D.
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Date of Stay: 06/04/11
Review Submitted: 06/05/11
Hi Julia, I just wanted to thank you for making our stay in Colorado so much fun. We loved the cabin! We enjoyed being able to walk to town when ever we wanted and of course the beautiful scenery and weather. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your cabin. There was plenty of room and everything was so neat and comfortable. We also enjoyed seeing the wildlife - goat family and Mr. Fox. Thank you also for having such a great washer and dryer. I would definately recommend the is cabin to others.
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Guest: Mike
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Date of Stay: 04/24/11
Review Submitted: 05/21/11
Hi Julia, Thank you very much for everything including our anniversary champagne! Nice place to stay and close to everything. We walked into town. Thank you for all the right furnishings also. We really enjoyed our stay a lot!! Friday was great view day from the back deck and Saturday we had snow flurries almost all day. But, as I said we were close to town and walked in. Wonderful stay!!! Thank you very much, Mike
Recommended for:
We Had a Great Time...
Guest: J.C.
(Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 12/23/10
Review Submitted: 01/03/11
Julia, we are back in Loveland as of tonight. We had a great time. We left you a thank you note. We also left your residence in very clean condition, as we would want it... Thank you again, we had a great time...
Recommended for:
Everything was great!
Guest: C.B.
(Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 12/27/10
Review Submitted: 01/03/11
Everything was great! We really enjoyed ourselves and had a great time in both Idaho Springs and in Winter Park skiing. We will leave a good review on the vacation rental website we found you on! Thanks again for everything.
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Guest: PLR
(MA)
Date of Stay: 02/27/10
Review Submitted: 02/27/10
And thank you Julia! We loved it. We've stayed in Idaho Springs before but this cabin was much nicer. And we liked being able to walk to Beaujos. I especially liked being able to take a break from my work to read books! The kitchen and bathroom were very well stocked and the beds were very comfortable. Tho’ I think we could have slept anywhere after all the exercise and fresh air we got each day. We made use of your maps and tourist info and visited Red Rock Park and Amphitheater, took walks downtown to shop and took a hike that started out up by mineral springs (can’t remember the name of the trail). Thanks again.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/15/10
Review Submitted: 02/15/10
We just returned from our two night stay at your cute little house in Idaho Springs. Everything was so clean, the bed was very comfortable and we loved the new linens! I thought I'd miss not having a fireplace but we were very comforatable without it. And I could watch the mountains while I showered!! Thanks, Julia and Anthony!
Owner response:Thank you very much, Stephanie for a nice comment. We will be happy to accommodate you again. Julia
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/27/09
Review Submitted: 11/27/09
Have been wanting to get in touch with you to let you know that we enjoyed our stay in your cabin very much. Our stay was challenged a bit by the snowstorm, but since our granddaughters were off from school for 2 days, the storm gave us more time to spend with them. Your toys & videos were a big hit with them. We were impressed with the tender loving care that is so obvious in your cabin, & the bathroom decor made us feel right at home since we spend most of our time at the beach. The snow, then thaw, made keeping the carpet by the door clean a challenge. The bench on the porch is a great place to sit & remove boots in that situation. We were very comfortable in your cabin. It was roomy & clean, & yet cozy too. The bedding & towels were also very comfy & it was obvious they were well laundered. Our granddaughters were thrilled with the toys, the teddy bears, & the selection of videos that they hadn't seen before. After playing in the snow, we would go back to the cabin for hot chocolate & they looked forward to it so much. We had the whole family in for dinner one night & my husband, the chef in the family, was very happy with how complete the kitchen was. The bathroom was roomy & we definitely loved having a tub & shower. So many of the places we've rented in the area have only had a stall shower. We didn't get to use the deck due to the snow, but I can see how inviting it would be on a sunny, spring day. I can still see myself enjoying the sunshine & nature, & maybe a meal out there if the weather permitted. The instructions were complete which was also nice. We've had issues in past stays in other homes with no one telling us what to do with trash, heat, etc. The location of this cabin can't be beat! We would definitely consider renting the cabin again, in fact, we would look forward to it! You promised me that we would have an enjoyable stay & you delivered. Thank you so much...
Owner response:Thank you very much, Linda for a great review. Thank you for leaving the cabin clean and in a good order. We will be happy to accommodate you again and will not charge any cleaning fee. Julia
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We Enjoyed Our Stay in Your Cabin Very Much!
Guest: KMT
(Texas)
Date of Stay: 11/01/09
Review Submitted: 11/27/09
Have been wanting to get in touch with you to let you know that we enjoyed our stay in your cabin very much. Our stay was challenged a bit by the snowstorm, but since our granddaughters were off from school for 2 days, the storm gave us more time to spend with them. Your toys & videos were a big hit with them. We were impressed with the tender loving care that is so obvious in your cabin, & the bathroom decor made us feel right at home since we spend most of our time at the beach. The snow, then thaw, made keeping the carpet by the door clean a challenge. The bench on the porch is a great place to sit & remove boots in that situation. We were very comfortable in your cabin. It was roomy & clean, & yet cozy too. The bedding & towels were also very comfy & it was obvious they were well laundered. Our granddaughters were thrilled with the toys, the teddy bears, & the selection of videos that they hadn't seen before. After playing in the snow, we would go back to the cabin for hot chocolate & they looked forward to it so much. We had the whole family in for dinner one night & my husband, the chef in the family, was very happy with how complete the kitchen was. The bathroom was roomy & we definitely loved having a tub & shower. So many of the places we've rented in the area have only had a stall shower. We didn't get to use the deck due to the snow, but I can see how inviting it would be on a sunny, spring day. I can still see myself enjoying the sunshine & nature, & maybe a meal out there if the weather permitted. The instructions were complete which was also nice. We've had issues in past stays in other homes with no one telling us what to do with trash, heat, etc. The location of this cabin can't be beat! We would definitely consider renting the cabin again, in fact, we would look forward to it! You promised me that we would have an enjoyable stay & you delivered. Thank you so much...
Owner response:Thank you, Linda for a nice review. Thank you for leaving the cabin clean and in a good order. We will be happy to accommodate you again.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
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